The expected low scoring defensive battle that many college football followers expected to see unfold Saturday between host Kent State and Bowling Green morphed into a disappointing second-half blowout loss for the Golden Flashes.

When running back Dri Archer injured his left ankle on a wildcat play during Kent State's opening drive of the season in the Golden Flashes 17-10 victory over over Liberty University Thursday, one could just about hear the air go out of Dix Stadium.

Archer, who is being touted by Kent State as a Heisman Trophy candidate, spent the second half of the season watching from the sideline with his left foot encased in the dreaded walking boot.